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Global Bonding; Do U.S. Bond and Equity Spillovers Dominate Global Financial Markets?
Bayoumi, Tamim; Bui, Trung - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
financial markets and spillovers from Europe to Japan. The results also suggest that the uncertainty about the direction of …
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Outlook for Interest Rates and Japanese Banks’ Risk Exposures under Abenomics
Arslanalp, Serkan; Lam, Raphael W. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
This paper examines how Japan’s long-term interest rates and Japanese banks’ interest rate risk exposures may evolve … yields in Japan are determined to a large extent by growth and inflation outlook, fiscal conditions, demography, and the … increased purchases by the Bank of Japan. At the same time, illustrative scenarios suggest the interest rate risk exposure of …
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Does the Clarity of Inflation Reports Affect Volatility in Financial Markets?
Bulir, Ales; Cihak, Martin; Jansen, David-Jan - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
We study whether clarity of central bank inflation reports affects return volatility in financial markets. We measure clarity of reports by the Czech National Bank, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, and Sveriges Riksbank using the Flesch-Kincaid grade level, a standard readability...
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The State of Public Finances Cross-Country Fiscal Monitor: November 2009
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
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The Making of a Continental Financial System: Lessons for Europe from Early American History
Gaspar, Vitor - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
Alexander Hamilton was the first U.S. Treasury Secretary from 1789 to 1795. When he started, the Federal Government was in default. During his tenure, U.S. Treasuries became the ultimate safe asset. He successfully managed expectations, achieved debt service reduction, and stabilized financial...
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San Marino; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for San Marino
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
The 2006 Article IV Consultation on San Marino explains financial sector development and stability. A wide-ranging reform of the regulatory framework and supervision is under way to modernize the financial sector and make it conform to international standards. Executive Directors encouraged to...
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Luxembourg; 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Luxembourg
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
The adverse impact of the crisis on Luxembourg’s growth outlook is partly mitigated by the authorities’ well-conceived fiscal policy response. The staff report for Luxembourg’s 2009 Article IV Consultation highlights economic developments and policies. It combines...
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Mexico; Review Under the Flexible Credit Line Arrangement: Staff Report; and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Mexico’s policy stance has focused on balancing domestic and external conditions, supporting the recovery while rebuilding policy buffers through fiscal consolidation and reserve buildup. Growth has remained resilient during the first half of 2011 and is expected to continue into 2012,...
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People's Republic of China; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This staff report on People’s Republic of China 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights macroeconomic developments and outlook. China has maintained robust growth since the global crisis, but the heavy reliance on credit and investment to sustain activity is raising vulnerabilities. The...
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India; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for India
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
India’s financial system compares favorably internationally, but rising credit risk and liquidity pressures are putting it under strain. The staff report for India’s 2008 Article IV Consultation discusses economic developments and policies. The authorities have already taken...
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